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Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
Hailed internationally as a soaring architectural achievement, and housing world-class scientific research facilities, next-generation classrooms, and innovative exhibitions, the Museum’s highly anticipated Gilder Center will open to the public on May 4, 2023.
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The American Museum of Natural History Breaks Ground on the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation
The Museum broke ground on the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
June 13, 2019
Shaking Up the Sloth Family Tree
Complementary studies overturn previous views about sloth evolution.
June 6, 2019
AMNH Paleontologist Melanie Hopkins Awarded National Science Foundation Career Grant
Associate Curator Melanie Hopkins has been awarded a prestigious five-year National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER grant to study...
April 29, 2019
T. rex: The Ultimate Predator Opens
New exhibition explores the life history, remarkable abilities, and ancient relatives or Tyrannosaurus rex.
March 5, 2019
The American Museum of Natural History Announces Its 150th Anniversary Celebration
Announcing a multi-year series of events, programs, exhibitions, and projects to celebrate the Museum's 150th Anniversary.
February 27, 2019
Extinct Weasel Relative Likely Ate Meat With a Side of Veggies
New research on an extinct weasel relative reveals what it might have eaten when it was alive about 20 million years ago.
February 22, 2019
The American Museum of Natural History Announces T. rex: The Ultimate Predator
New exhibition explores the life history, remarkable abilities, and ancient relatives of Tyrannosaurus rex.
January 7, 2019
Cardinals Living in Adjacent Deserts are Sharply Distinct in Genetics and Song
New research investigates whether dialect differences might indicate new species.
December 14, 2018
Haa’yuups, Renowned Nuu-chah-nulth Artist and Cultural Historian, Named Co-Curator in Restoration of Historic Northwest Coast Hall
Nuu-chah-nulth artist and cultural historian Haa’yuups appointed as co-curator of the multi-year Northwest Coast Hall update.
October 15, 2018
Live Butterflies Return to Enchant Visitors
The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter returns to the American Museum of Natural History.
September 14, 2018
Study Illuminates Genes Behind Beautiful "Glow" of Bermuda Fireworms
New research finds unique enzyme powers bioluminescent fireworms’ mating swarm.
August 8, 2018
American Museum of Natural History Unveils Updated Climate Change Content in Hall of Planet Earth
Comprehensive update of climate change exhibit features media wall and interactives based on latest scientific data.
July 2, 2018